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Z96.629

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Presence of unspecified artificial elbow joint

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A person has an artificial elbow joint implant, but the side (right or left) is not specified.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when laterality is truly unknown or not documented
  • •Attempt to clarify with the provider or medical record to assign a more specific lateralized code

Code Hierarchy

└Z96Presence of other functional implants└Z96.6Presence of orthopedic joint implants└Z96.62Presence of artificial elbow joint└Z96.629Presence of unspecified artificial elbow joint
└Z96.629Presence of unspecified artificial elbow joint

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